Day 1 - Friday - Dec 5, 2025
Embark your ship and settle into your stateroom. The vibrant city of Barcelona, with its lively culture and inviting outdoor spaces, preserves a rich history. Picturesque medieval lanes wind through the oldest part of the city, the Gothic Quarter, where remnants of the city's Roman wall were uncovered. Its treasures include the Neo-Gothic Barcelona Cathedral, the medieval Jewish district of El Call, and the Romanesque Church of Santa Maria del Pi. In the evenings, diners relax in the Royal Plaza at restaurants along the elegant square's perimeter.
Day 2 - Saturday - Dec 6, 2025
Barcelona is steeped in history, with stunning architecture and a rich culture. Mediterranean breezes grace the shore and Catalonia's capital is a feast for the senses. Long strolls on wide boulevards-such as Las Ramblas, the mile-long leafy pedestrian way, and the Passeig de Gracia, lined with some of Europe's most elegant buildings-set the tone for a city that moves to its own tempo. Native son and famed architect Antoni Gaudi adorned his city with whimsy, whether along fantastical city blocks or with his colossal masterpiece, the towering La Sagrada Familia cathedral.
Day 3 - Sunday - Dec 7, 2025
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Sail the ocean stage on which civilizations have risen and fallen, where empires ventured forth with their great armadas to control these strategic waters. Renew your body, mind, and spirit in the Scandinavian-inspired spa, a Nordic sanctuary of holistic wellness, today while at sea. Whether you unwind in the Sauna, refresh in the Snow Grotto, or take a dip in the Thermal Pool, you will feel recharged and revitalized.
Day 4 - Monday - Dec 8, 2025
| Cruising the Atlantic Ocean |
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Sail the Atlantic Ocean, divided in half, north to south, by the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Longer than the Rockies, the Himalayas, and the Andes combined, this underwater mountain range is the longest on Earth. Enjoy the amenities of your ship as you sail. Perhaps take a breath of fresh air on a brisk walk around the Promenade Deck or begin your day with a workout in the well-equipped Fitness Center.
Day 5 - Tuesday - Dec 9, 2025
The island of Madeira is an enchanting Atlantic paradise. Known as the "Garden Island" for its rich agriculture, terraced hillsides, and beautiful flowers, it maintains a temperate year-round climate. The island's irrigation aqueducts, or levadas, were dug into the hillsides so that early farmers could make use of every patch of land. One of the island's most prolific crops that has long been fed by levadas is grapes, which produce four types of Madeira wine popular around the world. In the capital and port city of Funchal, the picturesque Old Town is best explored on foot.
Day 6 - Wednesday - Dec 10, 2025
| Cruising the Atlantic Ocean |
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Day 7 - Thursday - Dec 11, 2025
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Day 8 - Friday - Dec 12, 2025
| Cruising the Atlantic Ocean |
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Day 9 - Saturday - Dec 13, 2025
| Cruising the Atlantic Ocean |
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Day 10 - Sunday - Dec 14, 2025
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Day 11 - Monday - Dec 15, 2025
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Sail legendary waters, where medieval Europeans believed "there be dragons" beyond the ocean's horizon. As you sail, explore our well-curated library, tucked in a private alcove of The Living Room, and select from a broad range of titles. Read a book by the Main Pool, a calming oasis in any weather with its retractable roof, allowing for year-round swimming.
Day 12 - Tuesday - Dec 16, 2025
| Philipsburg (St. Maarten), Netherlands Antilles |
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St. Martin is a fascinating mix of France and Holland as the island has been shared by the two nations since 1648. The early economy relied on cotton, tobacco, salt, and sugar. A large salt pond remains, once harvested by the Dutch East India Company for trade. Today, the Dutch side of the island, anchored by its capital, Philipsburg, is dotted with resorts and casinos. The renowned Rotary Lookout Point offers stunning international views of the vast Simpson Bay Lagoon and surrounding islands. And the famous Orient Beach is a stunning 1.5-mile swath of white sand.
Day 13 - Wednesday - Dec 17, 2025
| Cruising the Caribbean Sea |
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Day 14 - Thursday - Dec 18, 2025
| Cruising the Caribbean Sea |
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Sail through turquoise waters where legends of marauding pirates, swashbucklers, and tales of hidden treasures were born. As you sail today, savor a range of international cuisine onboard. Choose from a variety of international flavors at the World Cafe, enjoy al fresco dining on the Aquavit Terrace, or regional specialties in The Restaurant.
Day 15 - Friday - Dec 19, 2025
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A beloved leisure destination for Floridians and visitors alike, the Ft. Lauderdale area exudes the carefree attitude of South Florida's coast. In Miami, a thriving Cuban culture infuses Old Havana and gleaming high-rises overlook Biscayne Bay. On the outlying barrier islands, South Beach is an intoxicating blend of seaside glamour and art deco pastel brilliance. Farther north, the seven-mile-long Ft. Lauderdale Beach provides a more leisurely ambience. Along Las Olas Boulevard, cafes and boutiques invite lingering and endless browsing. After breakfast, disembark your ship and journey home.
